-12.87% is the change from 979 to 853
Calculation steps:
[( 853 - 979 ) ÷ 979] x 100 = -12.87%
Formula
Percentage change = [(853 - 979) / 979] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
853 - 979 = -126
-126 ÷ 979 = -0.12870275791624106
-0.12870275791624106 x 100 = -12.87%